I received my first DE razor about a week ago and shaving has been nothing but pure pain and discomfort. I have been following various forums as well as YouTube advice without success. Tonight however I think I have discovered the problem and need advice. I have been using the razor with feather blades and after multiple passes I have major stubble remaining. Which leads to more passes more pressure etc. I have switched blades several times thinking maybe the blade was dull. When I removed the blade tonight I examined it closely and used it to slice through a tissue like butter. A little confused, I carefully held the blade and gently scrapped it across the back of my hand. The hairs melted off without any effort. Now thoroughly confused, I replaced the blade and tried the razor on my hand. Although I could feel the scraping of the blade the hairs are being sliced well above the surface of my skin requiring more pressure for a closer shave which is what I have been experiencing. I have now discovered that if I tighten the handle snugly (until the head and blade don't rattle) the angle of the blade is so curved that it nearly lies flat on the safety bar and when the angle is found the blade does not touch the skin. However, if I leave the handle loose where the head rattles the angle of the blade is less pronounced, the angle to shave is easily found, and the hairs on my hand virtually fall off just with the sight of the razor. I believe this is what should be happening on my face. Have I purchased the wrong razor? Could this one be defective? Am I not understanding something about this razor? Any suggestions, advice, insight will be greatly appreciated. I would have tried my theory tonight but my face is so tore up from this week that I will need to wait a day or so.